Other than that, it doesn't seem like a gamble.

I would love to see everyone succeed in real estate or their chosen field, but I have seen the results of folks, especially the elderly who have lost nearly everything they had folks who promised but did not deliver. 

@Kevin CogginsAll of my stocks are dividend producing, but I currently don't take the dividend distributions and have chosen to have them automatically reinvested in said stock. 

Ultimately, YOU need to determine which investment is better for the investment strategy you have chosen for yourself.As a side note, you DEFINITELY need reserves for anything you do. 

We have chosen a top notch national Professional Management Company to work with.

And maybe it will be less boring if you see it as part of a master plan you've chosen for yourself to get ahead, an answer to a problem so you'll be sure to succeed in the business you really want to be in.

I'm on plenty of email lists from "virtual wholesalers" and the ARV's are laughable at best, and the repair costs seem to be chosen by throwing a dart at a board. 

@Eric Gamble have you received the Trailing 12 and the rent roll from the agent?

Option A sounds like a gamble with no current cash flow, and only real upside being potential future price appreciation.

Realtor, Lender, PM, Contractor) in whatever city you've chosen to buy in.